The QBCC produces several fact sheets which are suggested reading for anyone considering undertaking an Owner Builder project.

These fact sheets provides valuable information on Owner Builder obligations and responsibilities which owner builders should consider before embarking on any Owner Builder project.

The fact sheets highlight information on the following Owner Builder topics:

• Approval Process• Determining the Value of Owner Builder Work• Carrying out Building Work not Included in Your Permit• Subsequent Permits• Signage• Warnings• Amending or Adding to a Permit• Canceling a Permit• Removal of Notification on Title• Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004

The fact sheets produced by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission states:

“Domestic Building work is the only type of work able to be performed under an Owner Builder Permit. You cannot carry out building work for a multiple dwelling or for a building intended to be used for commercial purposes.”

In other words, an owner builder permit allows an individual who is not in the business of building to construct a single domestic dwelling for their own use.